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Westland police nab robbery suspects

Robert Kennedy was charged Monday with four counts of armed robbery in Westland. Police say Kennedy was wanted in connection with several robberies of stores over the last month.(Photo: Westland Police Department)

Westland police say two people have been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies within the city and surrounding communities.

Police say Robert Kennedy, 51, of Inkster was arrested Dec. 8 less than 24 hours after police put out information asking the public to help identify him. Kennedy was arrested under the suspicion of committing several robberies of stores in Westland and other communities. Police say he was arrested after information from the community aided their search. After an investigation, he was taken into custody.

Kennedy was charged Monday with four counts of armed robbery in Westland's 18th District Court. He was given a $500,000 cash or surety bond. His name did not appear in the Wayne County Jail's online database as of Monday afternoon.

Quartice Jackson was charged with four counts of armed robbery Monday in Westland.(Photo: Westland Police Department)

A second suspect was also arrested in these cases. Westland police say they believe Quartice Jackson, 41, of Inkster was also involved in aiding Kennedy in his activity. She was also arraigned Monday on four counts of armed robbery and was given a $250,000 cash or surety bond.

Both suspects are due back in court Dec. 22 for a probable cause conference in Westland.

"The Westland Police Department would like to thank the community for sharing this information on social media and submitting tips which led to these arrests," police said in a statement. "This information helped make not only Westland, but numerous other communities safer for everyone."